Black Friday rewards online retailers whose systems are ready weeks before the day itself, says Warren Mc Nicol, Head of Sales at Stock2Shop.
With Stock2Shop as the e-commerce integration and automation partner and engine, PEP moved from a limited online capability to a fully operational Shopify storefront.
Undervalued imports from global online marketplaces continue undermining local manufacturers and retailers, despite recent changes to import tax rules, says the forum.
Takealot Group’s profitable logistics arm targets new revenue streams beyond its own platforms, as online retail continues expanding.
With record revenue, a profitable AI ecosystem and a Takealot milestone, Naspers says it is just getting started.
The e-tailer appoints a new head of operations and its first CTO, to support business expansion and technology innovation.
South African SMEs advance amid growing adoption of emerging digital tools despite economic pressure, says Mastercard.
The investment will help Breaze scale same-day delivery services for SMEs amid rising e-commerce demand.
Uhuru marketplace goes live, with AI tools to help South Africans sell second-hand goods and services more effectively.
Nearly half of surveyed local online shoppers now use Temu, Shein and similar low-cost international retail platforms.
Following tax and fee adjustments introduced in 2024, cross-border e-commerce growth has slowed to about 7%, signalling the end of “indiscriminate low-price competition”.
AI is becoming central to how South Africans shop, reinforcing a shift toward strategic spending, says SpendTrend26.
The driving force behind smart retail
Consumers are the driving force of retail. The foundation of smart retail is the progress of science and technology. The development direction of retail is guided by their interaction – what new products emerge and how they align with consumer demand. Technology also plays an important role in the logistics infrastructure construction. Huawei Cloud spoke to ITWeb about how cloud services, big data and artificial intelligence help to facilitate digital transformation of the retail industry to improve user experience. #huaweicloud
Huawei Cloud mitigates eCommerce business challenges
Calvin Huang, Head of Cloud Solution Architecture – South Africa, shared some of his insights around the current challenges faced by South African businesses within the eCommerce space. He also identified potential areas for growth in this sector and explained how partnering with Huawei Cloud could mitigate some of the most pressing challenges. #huaweicloud #cloudcomputing #ecommerce
Spar loses R1.6bn due to failed SAP project
In this week's tech news roundup, Spar’s failed SAP ERP system cost the retail group R1.6 billion, the retailer has revealed. It says the unsuccessful launch of the new ERP IT system at the KwaZulu-Natal distribution centre impacted the KZN trading performance severely. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #Spar #transunion News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/content/LPp6VMrBgVoMDKQz https://www.itweb.co.za/content/DZQ58MV8ymzvzXy2 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/GxwQDM1DBG47lPVo https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Pero3qZ35JyvQb6m https://www.itweb.co.za/content/lwrKx73YB1Yqmg1o